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It looks really good but for anyone wanting to do this please remember that the trailer is going to flex a lot as it goes down the road hitting potholes and bumps. The tile floor will eventually pop up, the pink insulation inside the walls will sag towards the bottom, and the drywall walls will crack. Imagine your house enduring an earthquake, except it goes on for hours during a road trip. Use linoleum sheet for floor, foam board for insulation, and 1/4" plywood for interior walls. To further reduce weight install 2"x3" framing instead of 2"x4" and 1/8" plastic laminate for interior walls.

For the love of sparkie god, do not run the A/C and cooktop at the same time. You will melt that 16 gauge extension cord wiring. Love the build, it came out fantastic! My only advice as an electrician… if you reeeally can't afford the romex, please use a heavier duty cord. At least a 14 gauge, preferably 12 if you can swing it. That is all. @PresidentChay pin me, you won’t 👀👀

Looks pretty good. But drywall was a bad idea for a camper. Should have just used wood paneling which is about 1/8 in thick and very light.

Great job. I did one 5 years ago with different types of wood, 2x2 walls with rigid insulation and heat/ vapor barrier. Roof was paint instead of glue with a drop cloth. Trailer has 3 doors no windows (just a place for storage and to cook and sleep). 5 years later i have no leaks, living in Kentucky past 2 years.

Cargo trailer conversion here with a few things to point out if you truly plan to do this. First, please seal your wood, even if you torch it will make it last so much longer but paint will really seal it, front and back, you dont want black mold. You NEVER want to use house wire because it will break, you actually WANT to use extension cord but bigger gauge. Use foam board as insulation, 2". never EVER use drywall, it will literally crumble while driving down the road, use thin plywood instead for your walls. Seriously this tiny idea is amazing, so simple, but if you want your rig to last longer then a summer, you're going to want to edit materials.

*For just $900, along with $2,000 worth of scrap materials lying around, you can create an affordable tiny home.*

This is absolutely magnificent. I have to say I did not think it was going to look that beautiful inside. In our driveway right now We have one of those trailers sitting in our driveway right now . I’m telling my sons that they can make one of these and feel like they have something of their own specially, in today’s world. You are both a great inspiration. I hope my boys see this and would love to do this build and then go camping with their parents sometime because we have our own camper.

You guys make a great team ...and seems like you work well together..that's so much work ... But worth it Thanks for posting this..I enjoyed it a lot .

Wow you guys are gifted over and beyond! I just turned 70 and tired of paying rent. I'm looking to get a cargo van to build out myself but I'm scared because it's just me and my little dog, but you guys just inspired me. Great content. Well done guys, well done. God bless you!!

You guys make it look so easy

Good Job mate! I just upgraded my Prado similarly. Took a few gold bars laying under my mattress for no reason and went straight to the dealer. It costs me less than $50 for the trip.

Bro, this video was a blessing to me. I do a lot of traveling daily. I have a house but I still need somewhere to stay. Thank you. I also want to do the same thing you did, but with the restroom and the shower

For those wondering: the reason that the electric cord was cheaper is two fold 1) it is thinner (and rated for less amperage) than romex 2) it is not rated for in wall installation. If it gets to warm (useage + insulation) it can more easily start a fire You may get away with this "hack" or you may die slowly in an electric fire... your choice

Nice build, two things I would definitely change! Spend the money on the wiring and 1/4 plywood on inside instead of heavy drywall

very good but illegal to transport it, it does not have registration plates or lights

Wow this was absolutely so cool and insightful. Thanks for the build guys! Loved this

I have built two of these but used waterproof siding for $33 a sheet at Lowes. It has a lifetime warranty and did not need paint because it had a nice beveled texture. Also my second one i used air lifts and the roof could open and close. I also used 1x3's sideways to increase the living space and reduce weight and cost. I used insulation board some which was cracked and being tossed out and thin paneling on the inside. Also paint or fiberglass all the plywood flooring top and bottom and edges I like your used bus window idea because normally windows pricey to buy. Its nice you brothers are helping each other.

I had an interesting thought. You could build a big garage that is separated into two spaces, one for a car and one that has a ton of cabinetry, a murphy bed, sofa, etc. even a heating stove, and well insulated maybe even laundry and a sink. This would classify as a garage/workshop for property tax purposes. THEN you could park a trailer like this inside it so you have a kitchen and bathroom and voila, you have a house. You could have little properties in all your favorite places and just roll up with your little trailer and you're home without all the drama of building a house or paying the high taxes on a house. Technically, you're 'living' in an RV and not the structure as that's where the kitchen and bath are. I'm really seeing benefits here....thanks for the inspo!

As a mechanical engineer of 20+ years with a PE stamp, I kindly ask that anyone and everyone out there do not duplicate this build as it is incredibly unsafe. That said and out of the way, this was super fun to watch. I really didn't think you could pull it off, but seeing as you have a nice junk pile to pull from and a cheap old utility trailer, it just made sense to work with what you have on hand. Pretty cool. I know you put some work into this as PMF isn't fun or easy to do. I tried it in the early 00's with another buddy. Good job you guys.

Idk what else you guys do, but I've had a dream for a stoner bus for at least five years now, and you guys' ideas in this video just made a major contribution.

I'll give them credit they did build it for $1000 but only because they had a lot of the supplies needed, already laying around.

I really don’t think that a regular person could make something like that for a thousand bucks, but it’s pretty cool that you showed how you budgeted out your project. I also loved the idea of a “poor man’s fiberglass”.

I absolutely love these ideas. I know they won't last, but what fun.

Guys this is honestly amazing, great work. Very envious 👌

Looking good guys! I have designed many tiny cabins and vardos for people to build over the years and it is a fun inexpensive project. Add some solar and a power station and a small water tank and one of those tent outhouses and you can live in them most places year round. I live full time in a 200 sqft cabin I designed and built with just a 1.4Kw solar power system. Over 20 years now with no house payments, no utility bills and freedom!

I think PMF is usually made with waterproof wood glue, not regular wood glue. If you are completely relying on the paint to act as your water barrier than you might as well have just used paint on the OSB after caulking the seams. The point of PMF is that it’s multiple waterproof layers, plus paint as your bulk water barrier. That extension cord is cheaper than romex because that extension cord was 16ga instead of the necessary 12-14ga. Drywall for the inside of a moving and bouncing trailer is going to begin tearing through the screws quickly. You could buy 1/4” mdf or plywood pretty much as cheaply.

Super cool build sharing the concern on electrical and drywall.

That was an amazing and inspiring build guys! I was doubtful at first, but it turned out awesome! 👏 👍🏼🤘🏼

I love the 3D graphics going along with what they're building. It just makes following along what they're doing literally a thousand times easier.

That looks great! Only thing I would have done is called it an $1,100 camper and bought some 12/2 wire. When I see an electric cooktop and an air conditioner you really should have heavier gauge wire in those walls.

We are doing the same thing with an old popup trailer. For siding we found 4x8 panels made from recycled plastic. Super flexible, super light, and strong. We are going to glue it on over the quarter inch plywood skin. We just haven't figured out how to do the roof, sence neither of us can climb a ladder.

Cool build! If the bottom bed was raised, you'd have additional storage below and a more comfortable couch.

luxury is generous but i love the amount of work you guys were able to do on this. the perfect DIY spirit

Between the budget counter going up as the build progresses and the snippets of 3D graphics visualizing what they're doing next is just so good. Well done Chay! That camper would be so nice to have.

You guys did great and I enjoyed all the effort and the results. Enjoy

Man, that was an awesome build! Looks absolutely awesome, great job!

Get a 12 guage cord at harbor freight to run anything more than lights and the TV. Scary. $50 or less. Use LED bulbs too. GOOD advice what the electrician said. Add a plug to connect heavy guage wire to. Your lives are worth enough to tear some stuff apart and to use 2-12 with ground wire or the 12 guage the electrician suggested. A melted wire in a wall wouldn't be noticed till too late . I am really impressed with your guys building skills. Looked like everything fit the first time.

One tip, put 3/4 plywood in the wall prior to drywall where you plan to mount the tv, then you dont have to worry about hitting a stud to hang the mount, also wire an outlet so the tv hides it👍

So inspiring. We have an aluminum box cargo hauler that we want to do the same with. You've inspired me!!! Also, I loved the bacon part of your video. 🥓 🥓 🥓 💙

You can also add little slits in the walls of the ice tent and hang a hammack through., gets you up off the ground

I love that you're finding your "Niche". I started watching when the Walmart Marathon came out, and it seemed you were still in the discovery phase of what you wanted to do. Still amazing videos, but I REALLY enjoy these build videos with your style of editing. I hope to keep seeing more! I love that you are building your channel with the help of your brother and dad, its so sweet. Cheers!

I understand that the pricing is meant to represent how much you actually spent during the build and your resourcefulness but I would love to see an additional pricing estimate where you include the items you had laying around excluding tools (for example: a separate estimate that includes the price you initially paid for the floor tiles per square foot or the cost of the bus metal using the lowest fb price).

I can definitely appreciate this build because you guys use what you already have. Keeping cost down is the best way to build. Comfort and functionality over vanity.

A nice first try. I would have made different choices, but you may have been limited in some ways regarding materials that were salvaged. I like the sink and countertops. If you're cooking with a portable stove, make sure the closest window is open a couple of inches and don't use it for comfort heat. Consider getting or making an outside cover for the ac unit to prevent bugs and road debris from messing up your fins. Consider putting a vent on the roof to let heat escape and make the top bunk more comfortable if you're camping without plugging in. I know I'm just shouting to the void, but I hope you update how well it worked, how it lasted, maybe a weight. If anyone is considering making one of these, know that there are some weight saving techniques that are less expensive than what they used if bought new.

An alternative to the drywall material may have been supermarket slip-sheets. Many supermarket suppliers use pallet-sized sheets to keep the stock from sliding about on the pallet in transit. Admittedly, most of these are simple cardboard, but some suppliers use a mesh-fiber sheet with a smooth, hard, reinforcing top side. You'd want to nail/glue/staple them to each strut of your superstructure (they won't be as tough or rigid as what was used), but they weigh 1/10 (or less) and just get thrown in the waste at the end of the day, so will be much cheaper... or even free.

You'll get a handful of uses out of this before it falls apart. There's a reason why camper trailers are constructed in a certain way

Wow this is really inspiring i was watching what the floor isolation was such a great idea this look awesome i'm very tempted to buy a bit bigger trailer and building something !

excellent vid! Keep Reaching for the stars! you guys ROCK!

These videos are getting even more crazy keep up the awesome work

so im not a builder by any means but i watch a lot of these videos. and one of the tips ive picked up was the " nail holes " issue. instead of drilling them out and corking them, save your saw dust. then later when you need to do patch work like that, mix it with wood glue. presto, wood filler. ive seen some youtubers do that on table gaps and all sorts of stuff. im sure it would be a time/energy saver for you and yield just as good of results.

Nice trailer! Excellent value for a grand! I've built an 8'x 12' trailer. Many comments about building material choices on here. I say good job, for all the advisor's here...go spend your own grand and make your own choices. This was your time, your money your video. Point is be resourceful, work hard, don't be afraid! Make it happen. Enjoy your new travel trailer!

Love your problem solving and creativity. Thanks fr sharing.

I envy people who are able to build things like this, for whatever reason these are skills that are just beyond me no matter how hard I try.

Great build, thanks to lots of "free" materials. My biggest concern is the total weight on that trailer frame and axle. The choice of some of the materials (tile floor and drywall) might have been better thought out. I would definitely check the total weight of the trailer. Also not in love with the extension cord hack. Overall a great build and video! Thanks guys!

Wow!!! That's freaking amazing! You guys are beyond good. I wish I could do something like that, but I'm pretty bad at math, so forget about making even cuts of wood n shit. Good job guys!❤❤❤

Love it!! I thoroughly enjoyed your video and the music 🎶

I always wondered why people didn’t just hang a hammock off the roof of the inside of the camper you could have hooks in the roof to tie it up and save a ton of space

PERFECT TIMING CHAY! I have been binging DYI Camper builds, I want to slowly but surely make an 8x8x10 shed then start building more complex builds

Awesome video! You just inspired me to do this. Gonna surprise my Mrs for her birthday.

This was awesome! Outstanding work.

Not going to lie, this was seriously cool to see. An old trailer, completely converted into a cabin for camping. Wow.

Really enjoyed watching your build. I've fantasized for years about doing the same thing. Better than a tent and easier to use. Great job.

You guys are definitely thrifty, creative and innovative souls!!!. These videos are getting even more crazy keep up the awesome work.

Ay boys y'all are some bad asses with the making of this camper thumbs up God bless you all ❤

Pretty amazing! However I would have wall mounted the TV to create a nice amount of storage space or more counter tops. Give us an update in the future on how well the drywall and tile floors hold up to the tweaking on uneven roads or trails. Great work!

Love the design of it. Looks modern and clean. Love the lights and the counter tops are beautiful. The sink knocks it up a notch too. You designed it real nice. Good job, love the inside colors.

Great idea.... you inspire me to build one for myself.. thank you so much for the ideas...from Sacramento California.

I wish I had an extra set of hands when I was building out my van. The only thin that I REGRETTED was spending more time on my ceiling but I am remodeling this summer. I installed water, furniture, solar panels and flooring. I can do it easily now and I know what I want to do next. COUNTER: I just glued two pieces of plywood together for my counters, then added some tiles to the top. I like this video because I am going to build a shed home to compliment my van

Wow. You guys are amazing!! Love that you work together as siblings too. Making it look easy and enjoyable!

To keep your weight down, you could have used interior paneling instead of drywall. And I would have mounted the AC higher as cool air drops, so whomever is sleeping in the top bunk is hot and the person in the bottom bunk is cold in the location you put it in. But all in all a pretty cool build. Even tho it would have cost a lot more in south Florida with the 2023 prices on lumber.

Drop cloth, glue and paint genius. that is exactly the idea Im looking for.thanks

Yep nice score on the trailer. Awesome build! I wanna try something like this.

Thoreau would be proud. In fact, his ~$28 cabin at Walden Pond in 1845 cost him the equivalent of more than $1100 today. The narrative of your camper closely tracks Thoreau’s resourcefulness in building his cabin. Nice to see, especially since your camper was built by brothers.

Your glue coat reminded me of a project I did in high school, the balsa wood suspension bridges that had to hold the most weight contest in Technology class never specified in the rules that we couldn't paint our bridges with glue. No one else painted their bridges with glue, I more than doubled the weight held by the bridge in second place. Don't underestimate the power of a layer of glue

Absolutely amazing work you guys! Bob Vila, eat your heart out!

We needed to add some weight to our camper but to save money we’re gonna use this tungsten we had laying around. Great video boys this is epic!

I love the direction you’ve taken this channel. The builds consistently are amazing and you make everything seem so down to earth. Much love to you and your bro ❤️

I love how y'all use hearing protection, i see SO many people online just forget it, you guys are very professional.

Thanks so much for this. I appreciate it. You guys are amazing

Wow, another construction video from the President himself. I feel sad you had to say goodbye to your bus because I LOVED it.😭 But I'm glad it has a grateful owner that will take care of it. Mind blowing how you built that trailer camper for less than $1000. 😲I love these type of videos Chay.

Love it all except the extension cord in the wall... There's a reason that it was cheaper. It's not rated to be inside of a wall with insulation. But still super dope build.

Not only is that badass, but it looks like fun to build one. And btw- thank you for the "poor mans fiberglass"! I will be using that here soon

I notice your trailer has good wheels and suspension. That seems to be the most important, handling load and terrain. Nice job!! 😃

You do a great job explaining what you're doing and why to break it down for people less qualified. I love these building videos man, keep it up

You guys make it look so easy! I really love the creativity of these videos, it's cool to see how far you can get if you're creative and resourceful enough!

This is the kind of build that gives people ideas. I'm down with deferring to inexpensive options. Aesthetically it's not going to win any contest, but functionally it earns a B+. I think you've proved that with a little know how this is a viable option. For aesthetics you have the perfect 'canvas' for artistic expression. Know any good artist?

Amazing job guys, I am looking to build one like this!

I would have let it sit in sun a week to dry the wood and then sprayed the UNDERSIDE with undercoat to keep out road spray. THEN the vapor seal over the raw planks.

Just a quick safety note: make sure the pallets are not chemically treated. Kiln or air dried only. But a really fantastic build. got a lot of great ideas for something I've been thinking about!

The creativity and effort is literally expensive. Well done bro!

Air ventilation system would be nice for weather conditions and install Wonder-Board for the areas that would potentially have liquid spills.

I'm always impressed with the commitment you have to make such incredible content! I was so excited to see this one be executed, was especially impressed with what you did with the pallets! I need friends like you guys in my life. 😍

Great build, guys! One word of caution... With something so tall in proportion to its length, be ultra aware of weight distribution and balance. You don't want that thing wagging around, or worse, while pulling down the highway.

They put vapor barrier down for the inside but what about the exterior? Drive though one puddle and the entire floor will be soaked underneath. Also, that glue, fabric and particle board is not only a dinner bell for bugs, its also a recipe for mold.

Using steel studs for the build would have made it a lot lighter. That would save a lot of fuel when towing it. There were a lot of poor choices for material and techniques when building this thing. The wiring will probably start it on fire at some point. This is why they require permits, inspections and licensed people to build homes.

You guys did a great job! I absolutely LOVE the counter top and the way you used a pallet to make it. I would personally have to have a tiny bathroom with room for a little shower and a toilet. When I was young we had a small camper with a bathroom that only had a shower curtain that would sometimes get the toilet wet too. It was that close and that small but it worked and we always had a clean toilet. LOL. Seriously it was a weird layout and could have easily been done better with like a side-by-side instead of toilet facing the shower. It would only need to be a little wider.

I have been toying with the same idea for some time. Looks great. One suggestion for the inside walls. Use one sheet 4x8 piece of wood. Cover it with plastic and repeat the same process with glue and sheets of cotton. Remove with plastic still attached and repeat. Cut the sheets to size and screw to the inside frame and paint. You will be able to save a lot of weight and still stay close to you budget. Great work guys!

Love it. Perfect for people that want small camper. Missing was a toilet. Can the kitchen be long enough to place out the window and add an out side shower tent. A mini fridge would have fit too

Thank you so much. I'm seriously considering doing this with my 10x6 trailer